This week, the Federal Reserve decided not to raise short-term interest rates, but forecasters are expecting the Fed to boost rates two more times this year after already raising rates by 0.25 percent in December (only the second rate increase in a decade). Plaintiffs considering a structured settlement may be concerned they may [...]

Trent Richardson had it all in 2012—third overall pick of the Cleveland Browns and a $20.5 million guaranteed contract. In four short years, he’s out of the NFL and leading a “humbling” life when it comes to his finances. Like many former NFL players who were suddenly flush with cash at the start of their careers, he soon found that friends, family and hangers-on sucked him dry. Continue Reading

It's time to welcome incoming 2016 CAALA officers and congratulate the annual CAALA award recipients. All will be honored during CAALA’s 67th Annual Installation and Awards Dinner Dance on January 16.Continue Reading

Some injured parties may be hesitant to agree to a long-term structured settlement because of the current relatively low yields of the structure’s underlying investments. They may worry that by locking in yields of around 2.63 percent for 10, 20, 30 years or longer, they will not be able to take advantage of higher interest rates in the future.Continue Reading

While I don’t usually ever recommend selling structured settlement annuity payments, there may be very rare cases where there is no other choice. The factoring horror stories mention in the WSJ article took place in Virginia and Florida. Continue Reading

I've just returned from the CAOC seminar in Maui where I was the Program Sponsor and had the honor of speaking on deferred attorney fees. While there, I heard many informative speakers. One session that really stood out was by Brett Schreiber, a partner with Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP. His topic was "Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Cases." Continue Reading

The Orange County Trial Lawyers Association will honor five outstanding attorneys during its Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year Awards ceremony on November 23 at The Montage, Laguna Beach.Continue Reading

I’ve asked a number of prominent attorneys to go on camera to weigh in on the benefits of structuring a settlement. I’m grateful that so many agreed. Here is a YouTube link to comments by Tom Girardi.Continue Reading

Almost half of U.S. retirees die with savings of $10,000 or less, but that grim finding doesn’t fully describe the variability and uncertainty that characterize retirement in America, according to a recent study. Continue Reading

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